Oaklawn Park Saturday: Apple Blossom Stakes Analysis, Selections

The Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park has delivered some memorable performances over the years. Saturday’s rendition looks to deliver more of the same.

Saturday Full Card Selections

Oaklawn Park- Race 1

Post: 12:35 PM CT; $27k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 R DOC (2-1) gets the top selection. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Diodoro and Torres.
• #7 SONO GRATO (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #3 EGO (5-2) isn't without hope. He makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 BOLDISH (10-1) is a price horse has races good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

Oaklawn Park- Race 2

Post: 1:10 PM CT; $28k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #6 FABULOUS FANNY (8-5) is the top pick. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #1 CHARTREUSE (2-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She looks to be the class of the field. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 CHARLIZE (9-2) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 THE X FACTOR (10-1) is a horse that fits well enough with these and may just be able to outrun the odds here.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 9

Oaklawn Park- Race 3

Post: 1:44 PM CT; $60k Starter Allowance going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 WILLOW CREEK ROAD (9-5) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #9 ONE TEN STADIUM (8-5) appears to be a major player in this race. He has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #6 BIG SUCCESS (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #8 BELLAMYS ROAN (12-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He comes into the race in really good form. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 8

Oaklawn Park- Race 4

Post: 2:18 PM CT; $90k Maiden Special Weight going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9

• #1 TEJAS (2-1) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one goes out for the Asmussen barn and gets Rosario in the irons.
• #8 SOYBEAN MAN (15-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #6 MANTA REY (30-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #7 HUNTSVILLE (3-1) should improve off the first start and makes sense on speed figures. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Cox and Geroux.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 6 – 7

Oaklawn Park- Race 5

Post: 2:50 PM CT; $34k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 TOWN BRANCH (5-2) is the top pick. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Hartman and Arrieta. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #7 CONCEPT (2-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #1 ST ANDREWS (10-1) is a price horse and runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 KENTUCKY BOURBON (6-1) has a very balanced run style that could setup beautifully for a top effort here.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 2

Oaklawn Park- Race 6

Post: 3:22 PM CT; $27k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 12

• #2 STREET ART (9-5) looks best here. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #10 MIDNIGHT MAJESTY (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Diodoro and Torres. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 UPTOWN HUSTLER (15-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #8 FAMILY TRADITION (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 2 – 10- 9 – 8

Oaklawn Park- Race 7

Post: 3:54 PM CT; $104k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 NECKER ISLAND (9-5) gets the top selection. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Hartman and Murrill. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #5 ATOKA (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #7 CHATTALOT (10-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He goes out for the Asmussen barn and gets Rosario in the irons.
• #2 TUT'S REVENGE (5-2) definitely has a chance to contend. He looks to be the class of the field, but the price is a bit short and the #8 looks the horse to beat.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 7 – 2

Oaklawn Park- Race 8

Post: 4:26 PM CT; $27k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #8 HAIL COLUMBIA (8-5) is the top pick. She is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #14 JAMMINJL (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Diodoro and Torres.
• #11 MY DAMS ATITUDE (20-1) is a price horse and has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #7 SHOW ME GRACE (3-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.

Selections: 8 – 14- 11- 7

Oaklawn Park- Race 9

Post: 4:58 PM CT; $500k Count Fleet Sprint H. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #5 TEJANO TWIST (5-2) looks best here. He seems to fit really well here. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #1 EDGE TO EDGE (10-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 PAYNE (20-1) is a price horse and wouldn’t be a total shocker in this spot.. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #7 SURVEILLANCE (6-1) could get the right setup in this race. The recent class numbers suggest this one should be able to compete with the likes of these.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 9 – 7

Oaklawn Park- Race 10

Post: 5:34 PM CT; $45k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #10 CITY RAGE (20-1) is a price horse and gets the top selection. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #9 SLAM DUNK SERMON (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He fits on figures. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #14 LAMUTANAATTY (3-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #13 UPSTRIKER (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 10- 9 – 14- 13

Oaklawn Park- Race 11

Post: 6:12 PM CT; $1000k Apple Blossom H. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 4

• #4 CLAIRIERE (6-5) is the top pick. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #1 SECRET OATH (4-5) could be in with a shot in this race. She seemed to find her form again and that could spell danger in this division. This one goes out for the Lukas barn and gets Gaffalione in the irons.
• #2 HOT AND SULTRY (5-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance. This one will be forward early.
• #3 I FEEL THE NEED (20-1) is the type of price bettors will need to hit the board for this race to have any appetite as a wagering event.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 3

Oaklawn Park- Race 12

Post: 6:46 PM CT; $90k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 12

• #1 NGALA (8-5) looks best here. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #8 NEXT THURSDAY (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 ALOHA BABY (5-1) should improve off the first start and has to be respected going out for the combination of Witt and Arrieta. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #12 DELTA MOON (20-1) has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 7 – 12